Members DR80 Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 It has a lot of mistakes, especially the stitching. Quote
Members 9tpi Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 Beautiful work! Very sleek. Quote
Members backtobasic Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) wow your edges are amazing!!! You are ready man!!! Edited October 19, 2015 by backtobasic Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted October 19, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted October 19, 2015 I think it looks very good. It puts my stitching to shame. Quote
Members DoubleC Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 Where are the mistakes? Cheryl Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 On 10/19/2015 at 5:45 PM, DoubleC said: Where are the mistakes? Cheryl The parts where i stitch through 2 layers (1,4mm) looks bad on the backside) i may critique my work a little hard i don't know. Quote
Members DoubleC Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 I think you critique way too hard. I think it's beautiful. Cheryl Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 On 10/19/2015 at 2:31 PM, 9tpi said: Beautiful work! Very sleek. Thank you On 10/19/2015 at 6:40 PM, DoubleC said: I think you critique way too hard. I think it's beautiful. Cheryl Thank you Quote
Members MY63 Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 Your mistakes are exactly what I am aiming for that is a very high quality wallet. Quote
Members lilwaysleather Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 Very nice. You did the center portion like petewon right? with the front panel facing backwards and the center strip? Quote
Members Frederiek Posted October 19, 2015 Members Report Posted October 19, 2015 Just send it to me and I'll throw it away for you :D I appreciate perfectionism, just don't let it spoil the fun. A bit of realism is in place Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 20, 2015 On 10/19/2015 at 9:23 PM, lilwaysleather said: Very nice. You did the center portion like petewon right? with the front panel facing backwards and the center strip? Yes. But i'm not sure if i do it again. Quote
Members lilwaysleather Posted October 20, 2015 Members Report Posted October 20, 2015 On 10/20/2015 at 12:25 AM, DR80 said: Yes. But i'm not sure if i do it again. Yes. I tried it the other day and after having it cemented in place for a few minutes I didnt like the way it was bending at the center so luckily I was able to rip the piece off! I am going to have to settle for the front piece not being lined on the inside when doing bifolds with hidden pockets. If I was to fully line the inside I would have 6 layers of leather! (pocket, hidden pocket, front panel, lining, back lining, back). Without a skiver or splitter just would be too thick IMO! Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 20, 2015 On 10/20/2015 at 12:42 AM, lilwaysleather said: Yes. I tried it the other day and after having it cemented in place for a few minutes I didnt like the way it was bending at the center so luckily I was able to rip the piece off! I am going to have to settle for the front piece not being lined on the inside when doing bifolds with hidden pockets. If I was to fully line the inside I would have 6 layers of leather! (pocket, hidden pocket, front panel, lining, back lining, back). Without a skiver or splitter just would be too thick IMO! I think i do my next one without lining at all. This one is not lined at the back and it looks good because the flesh side is nice (splitted with bandknife) it would be nice if it was possible to find thinner calf with finished flesh side. Quote
Members mpluc1 Posted October 21, 2015 Members Report Posted October 21, 2015 Hey this looks great! I've been meaning to start on my first wallet but it's so intimidating. I don't even see any issues with your stitching! What oz. leather did you use for this? Quote
Members Petewon Posted October 21, 2015 Members Report Posted October 21, 2015 NIce work Daniel the stitching looks great. Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 21, 2015 On 10/20/2015 at 5:30 AM, Buttons said: Looks really good to me. Thank you Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 21, 2015 On 10/21/2015 at 1:50 AM, mpluc1 said: Hey this looks great! I've been meaning to start on my first wallet but it's so intimidating. I don't even see any issues with your stitching! What oz. leather did you use for this Thank you. The leather is 2 oz. Quote
Members thefanninator Posted October 21, 2015 Members Report Posted October 21, 2015 Really nice work. I also did a couple based on the style Petewon has done. I did not do the middle interior piece. My leather was some cheap calfskin from Springfield. I rushed the dyeing and finishing but I think the construction turned out pretty good. A few more to really nail them down. I'd like to use some thinner, nicer leather. Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) On 10/21/2015 at 7:57 PM, thefanninator said: Really nice work. I also did a couple based on the style Petewon has done. I did not do the middle interior piece. My leather was some cheap calfskin from Springfield. I rushed the dyeing and finishing but I think the construction turned out pretty good. A few more to really nail them down. I'd like to use some thinner, nicer leather. I like it. Especially the effect of the dye. I did a version without the middle piece. (Not final polished on the pictures.) Edited October 21, 2015 by DR80 Quote
Members thefanninator Posted October 22, 2015 Members Report Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Thanks. Looking at yours I see a few things I can do to improve mine. I see how your bill pocket piece is shorter on bottom... I need to do that... that would help thin out the edge even more. What are you creasing with? I got the Regad electric creaser a while back and it has greatly improved my creasing. Things look much finer with that nice crease. Your edges are smooth. Nice. Edited October 22, 2015 by thefanninator Quote
Members DR80 Posted October 22, 2015 Author Members Report Posted October 22, 2015 On 10/22/2015 at 12:26 AM, thefanninator said: Thanks. Looking at yours I see a few things I can do to improve mine. I see how your bill pocket piece is shorter on bottom... I need to do that... that would help thin out the edge even more. What are you creasing with? I got the Regad electric creaser a while back and it has greatly improved my creasing. Things look much finer with that nice crease. Your edges are smooth. Nice. I use a modified cheap tandy creaser (sharpened edge) think i'm going to buy Regad to. And tips for creasing. Tip for edge paint (Probably CT/Beraud) and a tip for watch straps. Quote
Members Craftsman Made Posted October 23, 2015 Members Report Posted October 23, 2015 Outstanding work all round. Quote
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